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Seth Waxman, the litigator who will head up Georgia's appeal in the tri-state water case, will be paid $855 an hour *** The CDC reports that the swine flu is widespread in 43 states, down from 46 states a week ago *** There will be a wreath placed over UGA VII's empty doghouse when Kentucky visits Georgia on Saturday *** One person has died following an accident involving a tour bus belonging to Miley Cyrus in Virginia. The 16-year-old star was not aboard when the bus overturned on I-85 about 40 miles south of Richmond *** Procter & Gamble is recalling Vicks Sinex spray in the U.S., Great Britain and Germany after finding it contained bacteria *** Oprah Winfrey announced today that she will end her talk show on Sept. 9, 2011 *** A suicide bomber on a motorcycle in southwest Afghanistan detonated his explosives today killing 17 people *** Clayton County deputies are searching for more than 100 sheriff's badges that were issued to campaign workers, pastors and friends of former sheriff Victor Hill *** Georgia's largest mental hospital, located in Milledgeville, will no longer be accepting new patients. Federal investigators have found problems with the facility including issues with the physical environment
Accused Terrell County armed robber in custody
Last Updated: 10:38 AM 11/20/09 - Desmond Russ, a man wanted by Terrell County authorities for a series of home invasion robberies was arrested by Dougherty County Sheriff's Deputies around 10:30 a.m. this morning in Albany after a tip from a confidential informant, authorities say.
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Albany native featured in ‘The Blind Side’ film
Last Updated: 8:59 PM 11/19/09 - Beau Turpin worked both in front of and behind the camera of the Warner Bros. project that was filmed in Atlanta this summer. - Cathy Higgins, features writer
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Marine Corps Exchange reopens
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Last Updated: 9:02 PM 11/19/09 - The renovations to the facility were worth $6.4 million, officials say.
- Jennifer Maddox-Parks, staff writer (Full Story)
Rental agreement angers local contractors
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Last Updated: 9:01 PM 11/19/09 - The city of Albany is set to approve the Albany Housing Authority to manage and maintain city-owned rental property.
- Carlton Fletcher, metro editor (Full Story)
Judge offers stunning talk on juveniles and gangs
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Last Updated: 9:01 PM 11/19/09 - Judge Richard Brooker shares his experiences at the gang task force’s monthly meeting.
- Pete Skiba, staff writer (Full Story)
Georgia unemployment is up
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Last Updated: 6:24 PM 11/19/09 - The Albany area has lost 2,900 jobs over the year, a change of 4.5 percent from October 2008.
- Jennifer Maddox Parks, staff writer (Full Story)
Empty food boxes bring disappointed students
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Last Updated: 6:17 PM 11/19/09 - Students have faith, but no food for needy.
- Pete Skiba, staff writer (Full Story)
Town hall meeting to cover the 2010 census
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Last Updated: 6:21 PM 11/19/09 - County officials plan to speak on the importance of being counted in the 2010 census.
- Pete Skiba, staff writer (Full Story)
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Balancing act
Last Updated: 10:35 PM 11/19/09 - Even as the offers begin to pile up for DWS running back Tony Zenon, his focus remains steadfast on one thing: winning another state championship.
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Eagles’ state title defense continues tonight
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Last Updated: 10:29 PM 11/19/09 - With eight wins in a row coming into tonight’s GISA Class A Final Four game against Briarwood, Terrell Academy just needs No. 9 and No. 10 to repeat as state champs. (Full Story)
Local GHSA football needs an overhaul
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Last Updated: 10:23 PM 11/19/09 - Herald prep football beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. shares his views about why local high school football fans shouldn't hate on GISA schools, but rather question what's wrong with the slump area GHSA programs are mired in. (Full Story)
Uga VII dies unexpectedly
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Last Updated: 10:19 PM 11/19/09 - After less than two seasons, a heart ailment claims the life of Georgia’s new mascot, Uga VII, late Thursday afternoon in Atlanta. (Full Story)
UGA baseball player paralyzed after crash
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Last Updated: 10:16 PM 11/19/09 - Tifton native and rising Georgia baseball player Chance Veazey is told by doctors that he is paralyzed from the waist down following a scooter accident late last month. (Full Story)
***LOCAL GHSA, GISA STATE PLAYOFF CAPSULES ***
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Last Updated: 10:12 PM 11/19/09 - Here's a breakdown of tonight's remaining four GHSA and GISA state playoff games featuring local Southwest Georgia teams. (Full Story)
Playoff week predictions
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Last Updated: 10:05 PM 11/19/09 - Herald prep football beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. breaks down the remaining four area teams left in this year's GHSA and GISA state playoffs. (Full Story)
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